Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/08/2014

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Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed while a concrete restroom was not forecast within the 2014 Parks Capital Improvement Plan, staff is recommending moving forward for City Council approval for the summer installation of a restroom at The Draw. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed some of the opportunities associated with this proposal:  Sewer and water were previously stubbed out in a centralized location east of the parking lot – and electricity is already there.  The plan had been to add a restroom at the above location – and while a larger pavilion (with restroom) will be placed there in the future, the 2014 restroom proposed may be relocated to another city park at that time.  A CTX manufactured restroom of exact specification of the one purchased for Riverdale Park is at CTX’s plant – as another municipality backed out of an agreement to purchase.  Due to the point above, Ramsey could take delivery of this restroom as soon as June – normally a lengthy lead time for manufacturing. Conceivably, the restroom could be in service for some of the first concerts of this year.  The Lawful Gambling Fund, a logical funding source for this project has a project fund balance (after the Elmcrest Park playground and site improvements) of $69,000. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood presented in addition to the above rationale, Ramsey Rotary has approved $1,500 for a community project that meets with their service areas, and will be applying for a matching grant of another $1500 for this same project. As the Rotary Club maintains a prominent presence at the concerts, a collaborative project at this same venue is a good fit, and a noteworthy contribution for the same community Rotary serves. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the following is a draft budget for the proposed 2014 restroom facility: -Concrete Restroom with delivery, crane, and hookup $37,720 -Electric Service $ 1,275 -Sanitary Sewer Line $ 2,000 -Water Line $ 3,000 -Sewer Access Charge (SAC) $ 2,485 -Concrete Sidewalk $ 1,750 -Restoration (sod) $ 200 -Contingency $ 1,570 Total $50,000 Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood noted funding would be from the Lawful Gambling Fund #270 in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000. Additionally up to $3,000 may be credited to this account by Ramsey Rotary. Staff recommends proceeding with the proposed restroom. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated Ramsey Lions has expressed interest to hearing a proposal to come on board for this project. PACT Charter School was asked Park and Recreation Commission/May 8, 2014 Page 6 of 8